Originally Posted by
lalalita
I think I need to learn to hold back my natural urge to "help" by having people realize why things are they way they are.
I think this is a very good thing to learn. And I do understand - I have a special ed background (both as a parent and I work in the field) and I do notice when someone's kid has some red flags. Thing is, it's really important to separate what we do for a living from our daily life - unless of course, a friend seeks us out because of our background.
Never regret anything that has happened in your life. It cannot be changed, forgotten or undone. So, take it as a lesson learned and move on.